1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 and 1977 Ford Cortina are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 (173 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 200 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
